KUCHING, Jan. 16 -- Two men, aged 42 and 38, have been further remanded in the Magistrates' Court here to assist with investigations into a drug trafficking case.

This follows the recent seizure of drugs and assets worth nearly RM1 million by the police.

Assistant Registrar of the Subordinate Court Salina Sahrom approved the application, which will expire on Jan 23, submitted by investigating officer Insp Scully Natalie Syed.

The suspects were represented by counsels Patrick Voon and Amarprit Singh.

Both suspects had earlier been remanded from January 9-16 to assist with investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Police arrested the two men and seized drugs as well as assets valued at nearly RM1 million followi...